Organized by Stand Together Against Trump, Singing for Justice Meetup Group and local and national musicians, the Standing Together for Justice Concert and Benefit, aims to provide a “night of peaceful protests songs calling for a stand against racism, sexism, and xenophobia.”

San Francisco-based artist Pete Kronowitt will perform as will local artists such Brendan O’Malley, Swap Meet and Matt Harmon. The event will take place at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 18, at the Agora during the Republican National Convention.

Proceeds will support Cleveland-based charities St. Paul’s Church and the Thea Bowman Center. Tickets are $20.

This article appears in Jul 6-12, 2016.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.